Origin of Messel Oil Shale kerogen

The results of a combined microscopy and chemical study of the Messel Oil Shale near Darmstadt West Germany are presented. The mechanism of kerogen formation is explored.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1988-12, Vol.336 (6201), p.759-761
Main Authors: Goth, K, de Leeuw, J. W, Püttmann, W, Tegelaar, E. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geology
Hydrocarbons
Kerogen
Marine
Oil shale
Sedimentary rocks
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Summary:The results of a combined microscopy and chemical study of the Messel Oil Shale near Darmstadt West Germany are presented. The mechanism of kerogen formation is explored.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/336759a0